Insurance Sales Agent, Retail (2735) in Sarasota, FL at National General Insurance

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Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for the profitable growth and the attainment of business goals by marketing and servicing National General products including but not limited to Auto, Life, Auto Club, and Roadside Assistance to new and existing customers. Assist walk-in customers, support office operations and market our products outside of the office via marketing calls and visits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

Meet and exceed sale's goals through new product sales, cross selling and retention of current customers

Implement marketing programs and initiatives which further the National General brand in the local market (car dealerships, local events, etc.)

Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and local business

Develop and manage customer relationships and serve as a resource to customers and potential customers on all National General products and services

Responsible for monitoring key competitors in the local market area and making suggestions on initiatives that could improve National General's position in the marketplace

Understand, promote and remain current on company underwriting guidelines, announcements, and memos related to changes in company policies and procedures

Responsible for sales administration and reporting activities

Minimum Skills and Competencies:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

1+ years of successful business-to-consumer sales experience

Active Property/Casualty and Life Insurance licensure

Strong demonstrated ability to market and sell in multi-product environment where cross selling and customer retention is essential to sales budget attainment

Excellent interpersonal skills including written, verbal and presentation delivery with ability to clearly communicate the features and benefits of insurance and other ancillary products to customers

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain customer relationships and provide excellent customer service

Experience or strong willingness to develop key relationships and market our products within community organizations and the local business community

Must have current valid driver’s license and consistent access to a personal vehicle which can be utilized to complete business marketing activities in the local community

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Desired Skills:

Insurance industry experience

Job Requirements

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About National General Holdings:

National General Holdings Corp. is headquartered in New York City. National General traces its roots to 1939, has a financial strength rating of A– (excellent) from A.M. Best, and provides personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, supplemental health, and other niche insurance products. We are a specialty personal lines insurance holding company. Through our subsidiaries, we provide a variety of insurance products, including personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, supplemental health, lender-placed and other niche insurance products.

National General is a fast paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial organization. Our team members live by and exemplify what we call the 4Es. At National General, we are Energized, Engaged, Empowered, and we Execute every day in order to provide an exceptional experience for our customers! We are passionate about our organization and the value that we add every day. A successful candidate with National General will embody the 4Es. Our team is poised to outperform the competition. We are National General Insurance and with us you can be extraordinary! Come join our team!

National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas.

In the event you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at (336) 435-2000.